Welcome to "The Poet Tree" To provide the experience of creative expression and achievement through poetry, music, writing, dance, theater, and art."
POET TREE SUCCESS
Poem by poem children of all ages are building a bridge from their hearts to the awareness of their parents, teachers, and friends. “Success in the arts become a bridge to learning and eventual success in other areas of life.” Arts Education Partnership
POETRY HEALS THE HEART AND SOUL
WALKING BY By Jocelyn Galindo (Third Grade) Contest Winner Sometimes I walk by the empty street. I feel the beat inside of me. I take another step. Wondering what would be of me someday. I walk by Avenue Street. Thinking, what a lovely day today. I feel the burn. Deep inside my lonely soul. I nearly cross the street by my house. I wonder why I sincerely feel so much sorrow for myself. “The chant/song/poem is what heals the heart and soul”…..Perie J. Longo, PhD. RPT NAPT 1997
POETRY AND HEALING
Scores of studies show poetry, music, dance, theater, and visual arts have become primary tools for teachers & counselors working to teach and aid in the healing of children, especially at risk youth. A TEAR FALL By Stephanie Salas (Fifth Grade) Runner-up I shed a tear today, silently. I felt it fall, you caught it, shared it, held it, felt it, then suddenly it wasn’t so big after all.
SHARE YOUR POETRY
Visit the Poet Tree Mailbox. Under comments share one of your own poems or one of your favorites by another poet. Add your E-mail so we can share thoughts. Thank you, Steve